As I get ready to end my food tour of Arkansas and head to California (my favorite), I wanted to end it on a sweet note. While researching recipes, I kept coming across “possum pie” and just knew I had to make it. Consisting of three layers (cream cheese, chocolate pudding and Cool Whip), this…

The name “hush puppies” has always made me laugh because it reminds me of those retro ads for men’s shoes with the adorable Basset Hound. For the life of me, I can’t remember the first time I tried them and I thought it would be fun to make them with my kids. We had a…

Who doesn’t love strawberries? I am very blessed that I grew up living so close Salinas, CA which is better known as the “salad bowl capital of the world.” Fresh produce has always been a staple in my diet and now that I live in Tampa, I am equally fortunate to live only 30 minutes…

I swear, Southern cuisine is the best. What could be better than comforting dishes that are usually made with lots of bacon and savory ingredients. While researching Arkansas cuisine, I came across a recipe on Pinterest for an Arkansas Cornbread Sandwich and was literally drooling on my phone. I knew I had to make it…

Happy Easter! I am looking forward to new beginnings and can’t wait to dive back into the blogging world. After almost a two year break with very few posts, I realized how much I missed it and that I have actually been in a depression. The last few days I have been testing out recipes…

Happy Easter Weekend! Food is definitely in my forecast and I will be cooking up a storm on Sunday. While I am still finalizing our Easter menu, I came across a recipe for Arkansas Green Beans and tested it out yesterday. Easy, delicious and sure to be a crowd pleaser, these savory green beans are…

Ciao Everyone!

My name is Tracy and I am a California transplant living in Tampa, FL. I am a single mom to two beautiful kids and my adorable dog, Vinny. Cooking, music, travel and art are my passions and I look forward to sharing my journeys with you. Read More…